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A yellow window with three images. On the right is an under water photo of a single bright blue and yellow tropical fish. The two on the left are simplifications created based on a decsion tree algorithm. The work illustrates a popular type of machine learning model: the decision tree. Decision trees work by splitting the population into ever smaller segments. I try to give people an intuitive understanding of the algorithm. I also want to show that models are simplifications of reality, but can still be useful, or in this case visually pleasing.

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Statement from the listed authors of Stochastic Parrots on the “AI pause” letter

The harms from so-called AI are real and present and follow from the acts of people and corporations deploying automated systems. Regulatory efforts should focus on transparency, accountability and preventing exploitative labor practices.

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Turkopticon and The Distributed AI Research (DAIR) Institute Applaud Congressional Letter Holding Big Tech Accountable for Data Worker Abuse

“Turkopticon considers this to be a step forward in the fight against unfair practices leveraged by companies like Amazon, Google, and OpenAI in their shadow workforce,” said Krystal Kauffman, lead organizer with Turkopticon.

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Statement from the listed authors of Stochastic Parrots on the “AI pause” letter

Turkopticon and The Distributed AI Research (DAIR) Institute Applaud Congressional Letter Holding Big Tech Accountable for Data Worker Abuse

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